Madriz | |
Departamento de Madriz | |
Department | |
Country | Nicaragua |
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Capital | Somoto |
Area | 1,602 km2 (619 sq mi) |
Population | 133,300 (2005) |
ISO 3166-2 | NI-MD |
Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300 (2005 census). The capital is Somoto.
Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after José Madriz.
Coordinates: 13°29′N 86°35′W / 13.483°N 86.583°W